Sick, sorry Victory plot grand rebound
It was a tough night for Melbourne Victory, in more ways than one. Striker Ola Toivonen was sick, while local megastar Keisuke Honda was sorry after his side’s ACL loss in Hiroshima.
Asian Cup
Why Honda is on another level
As Melbourne Victory players’ eyes are opened by ‘Honda-mania’ in Japan, captain Carl Valeri says football fans should get used to Asian players becoming dominant world forces.
Club v country: Muscat’s swipe at Arnie
Kevin Muscat has taken a swipe at Olyroos boss Graham Arnold, with the frustrated Melbourne Victory coach saying the FFA has brought the A-League into “disrepute”.
Honda-hysteria: Rock-star appeal will shock Victory
Melbourne Victory boss Kevin Muscat says some of players will be shocked by Keisuke Honda-hysteria ahead of his first club game in Japan for 12 years.
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Socceroos Asian Cup squad: Mooy in, big names dropped
A host of Graham Arnold’s squad for the Asian Cup will play for their clubs beyond Christmas in a bid to win the clubs support for the national team. Meanwhile Aaron Mooy is in despite his injury.
Roos regular on the chopping block as squad showdown looms
The auditions are over and the stage is set, Graham Arnold’s Socceroos squad for the 2019 Asian Cup is beginning to take shape — but who will be lucky enough to board the plane come January?
Victory eyes dream Honda-Berisha clash
Melbourne Victory officials are eagerly awaiting the club’s Asian Champions League draw, knowing the potential match-up could deliver a bumper payday for the A-League power.
Maclaren, Goodwin get Socceroos call-up
GRAHAM Arnold has hinted Craig Goodwin is in the frame to make the Socceroos squad proper for this month’s second home friendly against Lebanon.
South Korea to play Uzbeks in Brisbane
SOUTH Korea will extend its upcoming stay in Brisbane to play Uzbekistan at Ballymore on November 20, three days after the friendly against the Socceroos.
Arzani to see specialist after likely ACL tear
EMERGING star Daniel Arzani’s worst fears are set to be confirmed, with Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers revealing the Socceroos young gun has likely torn his ACL after badly twisting his knee. He will see a knee specialist in Europe next week.
Brave Scotland move gives Ben Socceroos boost
FORMER Adelaide United defender Ben Garuccio took just seven matches at his new Scottish club Heart of Midlothian to catch the eye of Socceroos boss Graham Arnold.
Arnie: We have the players, just need some belief
NEW Socceroos coach Graham Arnold paid tribute to Australia for giving a ‘good account’ of themselves in Russia, but also expected better things to come now that he is in charge.
Kerr: ‘We were the better team’
AUSTRALIA’S No. 1 striker Sam Kerr wasn’t visibly upset after Japan shocked the Matildas to win the Asian Cup, she was angry, and this is why.
Hosting World Cup could hinge on Asian Cup win
THE Matildas will be carrying the weight of convincing FIFA and the federal and state governments Australia is worthy of hosting the 2023 FIFA World Cup.
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